Here's Jose with best looks from the 2016 Academy Awards...
And on Oscar Sunday Meryl said "let there be fashion," and there was fashion.
The 2010's should not only be remembered for being the decade in which the greatest living actress earned her record-breaking 20th nomination, but also as the decade when she found a red carpet style that fit her iconoclastic image as both the Grand Dame of American cinema and someone who wants the world to think she "woke up like dis". In 2017 she even had her very first fashion feud (paging Ryan Murphy) when she had a PR battle with couture supervillain Karl Lagerfeld over a Chanel dress that was to be worn by no one (perhaps we will see Nicole wear it at Cannes someday?) In the end Meryl showed up in a statement-making Elie Saab couture creation in deep regal blue that combined pants with a ballgown, perhaps a nod to Hillary and the ultimate dig at T**** who believes there is only one way for women to "dress at work"?
PS: She also forgave Karl.
Following in Meryl's magnanimity this year I present you my ten favorite looks from the Oscar red carpet unranked...
Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti
Sometimes less is more, and while that never seems to have been Taraji's style motto, she put it to good use at the Oscars in a stunning Alberta Ferretti custom design that seems to have been painted on her. Her retro hair, Ava Gardner-esque choice of jewelry, and perfect strappy sandals could certainly inspire a film noir or two.
Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein
If someone was to wear Raf Simons, it might as well have been the one star who would wear his design, rather than have it wear her. Therefore it was refreshing to see Naomie Harris grasp onto what makes Simons a fantastic designer when the woman wearing it can get across his intentions. The asymmetrical cut dress, with a divine cutout match perfectly with her sleek hairdo and jewels. The killer detail is in the yellow shoes though. Simons better make her his spokesowman.
Brie Larson in Oscar de la Renta
If poor Brie has to give awards to someone she seems to dislike she might as well look flawless while she does it, right? This Oscar de la Renta was a fantastic choice for someone who seems to love wavy motions and so far has devoted herself to being the ultimate All-American girl on the red carpet.
Dakota Johnson in Gucci
Several starlets paid tribute to classic designs, and while Dakota's demure Gucci proved controversial online (it "aged" her, it was too "matronly") I loved how it recalls Ingrid Bergman's wardrobe in Notorious.
Hailee Steinfeld in Ralph & Russo
R&R should be left to the pros, so kudos to Hailee for not only choosing a design from one of the most challenging houses to wear on the red carpet, but also for pulling it off with such grace.
Isabelle Huppert in Armani Privé
Madame Huppert was the epitome of effortlessness in this beaded Armani Privé that paid tribute to another acting legend.
Emma Stone in Givenchy Haute Couture
Winners ought to dress like winners and Best Actress Emma Stone chose the ultimate fashion icon as the inspiration for her champagne gown. It certainly made the case for the adage that if you want to win an Oscar you should dress like one. (Fine, I just made that adage up, but remember Meryl in 2011!)
Kirsten Dunst in Dior
Kiki has never looked better. Period. I love that she and Hidden Fences co-star Taraji are in sync, paying tribute to classic, unadorned glamour. Any guesses to what she keeps in her pockets?
Janelle Monáe in Elie Saab
Sheer top, beaded column, ballgown skirt and a tiara! Only Janelle can pull off something like this. Queen.
Nicole Kidman in Armani Privé
I kinda wish Nicole had saved her divisive parrot dress from the SAGs for Oscar night (her boldest and best look this season) instead she went for a very subdued Armani Privé beaded gown with mandala-like beading. If the dress threatened to wash her out a bit, it also kinda made it seem like she was paying homage to Britney Spears in the Toxic video...
...perhaps coming full circle as we watched her dance to almost-Mr-Spears Justin Timberlake's song from Trolls.
Who were your favorite ladies on Oscar night? If you ranked them who would be your number 1?